NYSSBA's President's Gavel -- the podcast providing insight into being a leader on the board.
Latest Episodes
Why vote for your board president: The attributes of effective leadership
Have you ever sat in a board meeting where things just… unraveled? The agenda starts strong but quickly goes off track. Conversations drift. Tensions rise. Voices ove...
What I Wish I Knew About School Board Service
In this episode of the President's Gavel, we’re talking about something almost every board member thinks at some point: “I wish I had known that when I first started.”...
Navigating the Gray Area of Governance
The line between meaningful oversight and overstepping into operations isn’t always clear—and it’s in that gray area where even well-intentioned board members can get ...
A Seat at the Table: The Role of the Ex Officio Student Board Member
What does it look like when a student has a real seat at the table? In this episode, we hear how one ex officio student board member turned curiosity about his distric...
Tips for a Successful Budget Vote
Across the state, boards of education are working hard to help ensure their budgets are fiscally responsible to taxpayers while staying firmly rooted in their district...
